A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4277614 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4279589 epoch_slot_no: 2789 block_no: 4277437 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3725 time: 2020-06-10 13:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36c239b00bf5e55ea6c25cae627c6ca8cb5d1d2ea1f42e9edd7a8c8b2af8c9c0Block Operator
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